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This week has been full of excitement as I wrap up my ANT training and prepare to perform my clinical with three clients to satisfy the requirements toward certification!
The biggest thing that happened to me this week was that I received a certificate for professionalism in the school spa. Now, I'm going to be honest here...there have been a few occasions where I wasn't the proudest of my response to adversity during this experience. I would get home and really make sure I checked myself so that I will be a better professional and in life overall. But what warms my heart and makes me feel good is that I was recognized by two ladies who have seen me through good and bad times and they felt I deserved to be rewarded for my good times.
It only goes to show that you are always on. I want to be able to work with people in this industry and I want to make a mark in a positive way. School has been the perfect platform to test all levels of professionalism and sometimes I have failed. However, my experience has been full of teachable moments for me and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
I'm going into everything now with extreme focus because I have goals to accomplish and I cannot become my own worst enemy by not being prepared. The countdown is now in the single digits! I am a ball of emotions but the anticipation and excitement are the strongest. I have said it before and I will say it again...I cannot wait to become licensed and begin to work in this exciting industry!
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As of this writing this instalment of my nail student blog may be the last one for a while. Similar to many schools and other institutions around the world, due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic classes at San Diego City College have been suspended until further notice.
I was fortunate enough to attend the three-day International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) held in Long Beach, Calif., January 26-28.
The first semester of nail school is now in the rear view mirror! I am now officially 50% done with my education to become a licensed nail technician.
We had two tests this week: 1) UV and LED Gels and 2) The Creative Touch.
This week we had a test on electric filing. We also received a lecture on UV and LED gels during the week (overlays and extensions).
Student blogger Gregory Fletcher shares his Nail Camp experiences.
During week seven we began performing nail services on clients.
During week six, we learned about nail product chemistry and the basics of electricity.
During week five, we received another lecture on skin structure, growth, and nutrition and tests on pedicures and nail tips and wraps. A good portion of the week was focused on giving manicures.
During week four, we had lectures on pedicures and on skin structure, growth, and nutrition.
This week we received lectures on chemistry and liquid and powder enhancements (acrylic) and had our first hands-on lab with reallive people.
This week we had our first written tests (multiple choice) and our first practical (nail tips).
I survived my first week of nail school! Well, I assumed that I would. But you never know!
NAILS has a new student blogger! San Diego-based Gregory Fletcher is looking forward to getting into the nail industry after retiring from his first career in the financial services industry
Let’s continue to shine, continue to spread light, joy and love to all around us! We’ll make a difference one smile, one hug, one nail service at a time!
It’s been such a long journey, from being excited and feeling unstoppable to being tired and exhausted and feeling like I couldn’t do it anymore. Now, every day that passes and I get closer to my graduation date I get more and more energy.
It was a really exciting week for me, and I'm starting to see the finish line as I continue to progres.
